Katy speedskater looks to learn from first Olympic experience

Katy's Jonathan Garcia gives it his best shot in a 1,000-meter speedskating race.

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Jonathan Garcia of the U.S. wears a cross pendant and warms-up prior to the start of the men's 1000-meter speedskating race at the Adler Arena Skating Center during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

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Jonathan Garcia catches his breath and takes in the Olympic experience after competing Wednesday.

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Jonathan Garcia of the U.S. competes in the men's 1,000-meter speedskating race at the Adler Arena Skating Center during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 12: Jonathan Garcia of the United States competes during the Men's 1000m Speed Skating event during day 5 of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at at Adler Arena Skating Center on February 12, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

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Jonathan Garcia of the U.S. speaks with coach Ryan Shimabukuro as he warms-up prior to the start of the men's 1000-meter speedskating race at the Adler Arena Skating Center during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

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Jonathan Garcia of the U.S. checks his skates during warm-up prior to the start of the men's 1000-meter speedskating race at the Adler Arena Skating Center during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 12: Jonathan Garcia of the United States competes during the Men's 1000m Speed Skating event during day 5 of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at at Adler Arena Skating Center on February 12, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

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SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 12: Jonathan Garcia of the United States competes during the Men's 1000m Speed Skating event during day 5 of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at at Adler Arena Skating Center on February 12, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

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Olympic speedskater Jonathan Garcia of Katy, right, finds himself in elite company with U.S. teammates Shani Davis, left, and Tucker Fredericks.

Katy speedskater Jonathan Garcia, who finished 28th in his Olympic debut in the men's 1,000-meter speedskating on Wednesday was a bit philosophic in looking back on his race and his experience:

"Obviously, right now, I'm discouraged a bit, but that's part of skating," Garcia said. "It's all about the journey. It's not so much this moment now it's everything you do to work to get here. That kind of forms you as a person and your personality. I'll learn from it and hopefully get stronger."